Frank Gore

It's here. The fantasy football playoffs. For most teams with 8- or 6-team playoff, they begin today. For those who play in leagues where only four teams make it, it's the final week of the regular season and it's time to get your team in the best position possible to win it all. Some people will tell you not to look ahead, that you shouldn't be thinking about the second round or the championship. I say nuts to that. If there was ever a time to look ahead, now is it, particularly if there are postions you've been streaming throughout the year like quarterback or defense. Here are three things I'm doing with my teams to get ready for a championship push. 1....

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